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Take a Moment to UNPLUG!
Unplug.No more excuses. Just do it!Take time during summer vacations to unplug. Go somewhere without wifi or even phone service. We camp frequently and some of my favorite camping spots are those where...
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Appreciation is a Gift that Keeps on Giving
Appreciation is a Gift that Keeps on Giving No matter who you are, no matter what you do, everyone longs to be appreciated. Servant hearts want to know they are making a difference. There are servants...
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What is Homeschooling? Understanding and Dispelling the Myths
Most of society views homeschooling as a relatively new and peculiar practice. Contrary to popular belief, homeschooling is not new. It has been around almost since the beginning of time. As long as...
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Feeling SO small
Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty small. There is just a lot going on at the moment, and I keep feeling like I’m shrinking beneath the weight. In my quiet times with the Father, He keeps reminding me…...
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The Task of Pruning our Beloved Tree
We have a massive River Birch tree in our front yard. It is gorgeous, provides much needed shade, and has been home to many precious families of birds over the years. Unfortunately, it grows so rapidly...
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Don’t Fall Into the Trap!
This is an interesting looking trap isn’t it? It’s brightly colored, ginormous, and even though is clearly a trap, it looks almost like a huge toy on a playground. No matter how interesting it looks,...
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Healthy Alternative to Potato Chips – Baked Zucchini Chips THM S
This morning, I’m sharing a recipe with my friends over at Raising Homemakers. It’s a recipe for a healthy and guilt-free alternative to potato chips. Stop on by and check it out here.
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Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Growing up, my sweet grandmama had a pressure cooker. She cooked quite a bit of meals in it, but my favorite was her fried chicken. My mouth is watering just thinking about that chicken–juice on the...
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The Supplier of our Needs
Good ole Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “need” as “a physiological or psychological requirement for the well-being of an organism”. The KJV Dictionary states the Bible defines “need” as “to...
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Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Psalm...
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Too busy this time of year?
Too busy this time of year? I know how you feel. When school resumes, I tend to get overwhelmed by all of the busyness. I shared some encouragement over at Raising Homemakers today. Stop by here.
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Back to Homeschool – HIGH SCHOOL!
Another year has passed–I can’t believe it! We graduated our second daughter, and she is now settled into her college dorm. Our oldest is in her junior year of college. …and then there were two. Our...
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Easy Back to School Meals
For most of us, back to school means busy, busy, busy. I need lots of meals utilizing a freezer, a crockpot, a pressure cooker, anything that shaves time off of my busy schedule. I’ve compiled a list...
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Raspberry Cheesecake Shake THM FP
Fall is approaching, but for some reason I have been craving cool, light, summery shakes in the evenings. This week I experimented with a raspberry cheesecake shake recipe. It was the perfect thing to...
View ArticleMaking the Choice to Homeschool & Free Gift
Summer break has just begun for most families, but it will be over in the blink of an eye. Then you’ll need to decide whether or not your children will return to school in a few months or if your...
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I don’t know about your children, but mine tend to get bored easily during Christmas and spring breaks as well as summer break. Boredom leads to lots of whining and loads of trouble. It’s times like...
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School supply shopping is one of our children’s favorite activities to prepare for the new school year. When they were younger, it was a highlight and helped them build anticipation and excitement...
View ArticleAre We Really Free?
Are we really free? This is something I’ve been pondering for quite some time now–probably over the course of the past 9 years. As I watch the people of my homeland in the news, in my own community,...
View Article5 Tips for Time Management
I hear it often, “I don’t know how you find the time to do everything you do.” Friends, family, acquaintances are puzzled at how I get so many things done in a day. Visit my guest post at Raising...
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